Testimony of Healing October 12, 1957 Issue

The healing of a severe rash on...

Elsie Mary Gergely

The healing of a severe rash on my legs was an experience which proved to be a waymark for me during my study of Christian Science. The condition manifested itself gradually, and thinking it was due to insect bites, I was inclined to ignore the situation.

However, the evidence grew more aggravated and to the point where I was unable to wear hose. Then I did specific work to eliminate this inharmony. There appeared to be no improvement, and during the second week the irritation became almost unbearable. One night I felt that my understanding of Christian Science was unable to take me any further. I cried aloud in despair, "Oh, God, what is the answer?"

The answer came instantly as I thought of a line from Hymn No. 412 in the Christian Science Hymnal, "The Christ is here, all dreams of error breaking." Each word stood out to me, and the presence and power of the Christ-consciousness flooded my thinking. The dream of error did indeed break as I realized that the presence of the Christ, Truth, nullifies every claim of error. I saw that I had allowed many petty irritations at myself and at others to accumulate and reside in my consciousness.

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